The Demonstration Forest is on the northwest corner of town. This intricate network of hiking trails offers users a close look at British Columbia’s beautiful boreal views.

The hiking trails have little elevation gain and are suitable for all ages and skill levels. Hikers can explore four main routes, each titled in the traditional language of the areas First Nations people, the Dene.

The Golotenneh (Moose), Medzihtenneh (Caribou), Nodatenneh (Lynx) and Sahtenneh (Bear), trailheads leave from the parking lot kiosk. You can find most of Canada’s boreal forest trees here, including trembling and large-toothed aspen, cottonwood, white birch, balsam spruce, black spruce, and lodgepole pine.

Wildflower blooms are at their peak in early July, and the chance to see wildlife such as deer or lynx is always possible.

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